Climate
Unlike other reptiles, the Cunningham’s skink risks its own life to defend its young
Scientists have captured rare footage of a mother skink fighting a deadly brown snake to protect her babies.
Astronomy with Kirsten Banks
Dreaming big: National Science Week with Kirsten Banks
Meet Kirsten Banks, Indigenous astronomer and the newest member of our AG family. Over the coming months she’ll be sharing her knowledge of space from an Aboriginal perspective.
History & Culture
Back to the Moon: Australia’s mining expertise at forefront of new era of space exploration
Australia’s mining expertise is at the forefront of a new era of space exploration that’s looking to the Moon and beyond.
News
Highest ice dome on the Antarctic Plateau best place to view stars
A chilly, but superb place to observe stars.
Destinations
A concise history of Antarctic exploration
The mainland of the most southern continent was first discovered 200 years ago, and a spirit of exploration still colours visits to the frozen continent today.
Photography
This year’s best astrophotography
These beautiful astronomical images were chosen for this year’s David Malin awards.
History & Culture
Meet the prehistoric sea scorpions that once terrorised Australia
Scientists recently published the most comprehensive collection of information on these ancient sea scorpions.
History & Culture
Scientists reveal ancient Aboriginal underwater archaeological sites
Scientists report the first submerged ancient Aboriginal archaeological sites found on the seabed.
Photography
AG Nature Photographer of the Year 2020: Landscape shortlist
This category asked for photographs of landscape or seascape with minimal evidence of human settlement or interference. These photos will be exhibited at the South Australian Museum in Adelaide from Friday 28 August until Sunday 15 November 2020.